Claire Hughes

Brand, Marketing and Communications for Luxury Interiors, Design and Property

Scope of Work

Discover a bespoke suite of services for trade and retail audiences.

End-to-End Campaigns
Public Relations

PR and Communications Strategy and Implementation

Art Direction and Production

Photoshoots

Omni-Channel Development and Delivery

Collaborations Across Influencers, Brands and Media

Content

Copywriting and Planning for Social Media and Email Comms

Bespoke Event Ideation and Management

Events

Partnerships

About Me

I’m a senior marketing, brand and communications manager with eight years of experience leading campaigns for luxury interiors, design and lifestyle brands. I’ve led marketing, PR and partnerships at The Rug Company, onefinestay and GP & J Baker, collaborating with names such as Sarabande, Liberty, Farrow & Ball and Paul Smith. My approach combines luxury brand-building with measurable results and hands-on production.

Experience

Cultural Agenda

Account Executive

MAY 2019 - DEC 2020

Led the press office, coordinated client events and managed the agency's social media channels.

Clients: Alessi, Hästens, Decorex, Timothy Oulton, Shalini Misra, Vanderhurd.

Cool Blue

Junior Account Executive

AUG 2018 - MAY 2019

Coordinated the press office, developed advertorial and created social media copy and content.

Clients: ercol, Barker & Stonehouse, Furniture Village, Sass & Belle.

The Rug Company

Senior Marketing & Communications Manager (Mat Leave cover for Marketing Director)

Marketing & Communications Manager

Marketing & Communications Coordinator

JAN 2021 - OCT 2024

Developed and delivered the marketing, PR and partnerships strategy from creative content to events and digital channels.

Collaborations: Alexander McQueen, Paul Smith, Liberty, Farrow & Ball, Chihuly, Sarabande, Diane Von Furstenberg.

onefinestay

Global Supply Marketing Manager

MAR 2025 - MAR 2026

Owned the multi-channel brand strategy, partnerships and campaigns and photoshoots through a data-driven approach.

Markets: London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles.

GP & J Baker

Creative Marketing Manager

Marketing team leader, driving end-to-end brand and collection launches, from press, influencer and omni-channel strategy to art direction and VIP events.

Brands: GP & J Baker, Mulberry Home, Threads, George & Minnie.

MAR 2026 - OCT 2026

Travel Break

OCT 2024 - MAR 2025

Contact

Get in touch to discuss your next project

clairejlhughes@gmail.com